Midland Utilities Medal

Anthony de Francisci, Midland Utilities Medal, 1928, cast lead, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.49
Anthony de Francisci, Midland Utilities Medal, 1928, cast lead, 2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam., Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.49

Artwork Details

Title
Midland Utilities Medal
Artist
Date
1928
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 1⁄2 in. (6.4 cm) diam.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci
Mediums
Mediums Description
cast lead
Classifications
Subjects
  • Allegory — arts and sciences — industry
  • Figure group — male — nude
Object Number
1966.51.49
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1966.51.49

Artwork Description

Anthony de Francisci designed a medal for the Midland Utilities Company to commemorate employees who had saved lives. In this cast lead artist’s sample the nude figures evoke the vulnerability of those who worked on behalf of others, often in dangerous weather conditions.

Works by this artist (163 items)

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Anthony de Francisci, Pot of Basil, plaster, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Anthony de Francisci, 1966.51.1
Pot of Basil
Artist
plaster
Not on view
Image Not Available
Six Copper Photo-Plates
Artist
copper photo-plates
Not on view
Anthony de Francisci, Margaret Ethel Wall, 1935, brass/electrotype, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.33
Margaret Ethel Wall
Artist
Date1935
brass/electrotype
Not on view
Anthony de Francisci, Bernard M. Baruch Distinguished Service Award (obverse), 1952, bronze, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Gilda Slate, 1966.110.50
Bernard M. Baruch Distinguished Service Award (obverse)
Artist
Date1952
bronze
Not on view